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Skookum Educational Programs Vocational Specialist Supervisor in Bremerton, Washington
Join Skookum and make a difference! Skookum is: A national leader in employment of individuals with disabilities and veterans. Comprised of a growing dynamic team of social entrepreneurs. Operating self-sustaining businesses across 13 states and the District of Columbia, with over 1,300 employees. Dedicated to providing incredible customer experience to our federal and private-sector customers. Committed to providing an incredible employee support and development program, tailored to the social mission. Skookum's Bremerton, Washington Home Office supports nationwide operations through highly trained and motivated professionals in finance, human resources, vocational and workforce development, information systems, strategy, business development, communications, marketing, quality, safety, learning, and more. Location: Bremerton, Washington Type: Exempt, salary role Compensation: $67,724.80 - $90,700/ year (Skookum's compensation strategy is to position new employees between the minimum and midpoint of this range, depending on qualifications and experience.) Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm (flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs. Hybrid schedule possible with 3 days in office, and 2 days working remotely, dependent on business needs. Must be within a commutable distance of our Home Office in Bremerton, WA.) Travel: Out of state travel required approximately eight times a year to various locations, over the United States. As well as local Washington travel. As a Vocational Support Supervisor, you'll... The Vocational Specialist Supervisor position serves as a subject matter lead within a cross functional team, supporting a caseload of approximately 25 employees with significant disabilities and supervising the Vocational Specialists with the Cross Functional Team (CFT). This position works directly with employees, supervisors, site leadership, and the Regional Vice President (RVP) to ensure employees with disabilities receive support and accommodations. Requires a combination of employee-focused activities and preparation and updating of required disability documentation, requiring professional-level writing and editing. This position is part of the Vocational leadership team and meets regularly with the Vice President of Workforce Development, Vocational Manager, and Vocational Compliance Coordinator. Promote the Skookum mission and educate supervisors, managers, and employees on disability awareness and the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) through site and companywide trainings Work as a member of a diverse Cross Functional Team consisting of professionals dedicated to servicing a large and diverse number of Skookum sites. Develop collaborative relationships with Skookum site management and supervisors to support all Skookum employees of all abilities Assist Vocational Manager with Vocational Specialist oversight by supervising team of Vocational Specialists to include on-boarding, tracking quarterly trainings, maintaining compliance, monitoring caseloads and work tasks Support the RVP, recruiters, HR Partners and site managers in maintaining the AbilityOne disability ratio Provide oversight for Vocational Specialists on all American with Disabilities requests, paperwork, and processes to send to Vocational Manager Manage a caseload of approximately 25 Skookum employees both direct and indirect with a wide variety of disabilities; ensure that these employees are being provided appropriate accommodations to allow them to perform their work successfully Maintain required documentation for each of these employees, including IEEs, case notes, Job Support Plans, and summaries Review and assess disability documentation for applicants and current employees to ensure they qualify under the AbilityOne program Oversee